Te Rerenga Wairua is located in the northernmost area of the North Island of New Zealand,
60 km north of Kaitaia, where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet in a foaming swell of broken water. See for yourself as the two great oceans merge with eruptions of spray and spume over the Columbia Bank just offshore, to the west of the point. 

Simply follow State Highway 1 north to Waitiki Landing, and continue another 20 km to Te Rerenga Wairua, where you will find a well-maintained viewing area around the original lighthouse built in 1941, just a short stroll from the Te Rerenga Wairua carpark. 

The breathtaking views sweep right around from Cape Maria Van Diemen and Motuopao Island to the most northern point of the North Island known as the Surville Cliffs, North Cape, and Sandy Bay. On a clear day, Manawatawhi (Three Kings Islands) can be seen on the distant horizon.

At Te Rerenga Wairua, Rehua, the turbulent male sea from the west (Te Tai o Rehua/ Tasman Sea) meets Whitirea, the female sea from the east (Te Moananui a Kiwa/ Pacific Ocean). This place of convergence is Te Nuku o Mourea (the tidal rip of the whirlpool of Mourea). Having departed from Te Rerenga Wairua, the wairua (spirit) of each person must seek the summit of Ohau, one of the Three Kings Islands, to turn and see Aotearoa one last time before making the final leg of their journey to Hawaiki.

The Te Paki Coastal Track will take you across sand dunes, idyllic beaches, dramatic headlands, through swamps filled with birdlife, and areas of historic and archaeological interest. The entire track will take 3-4 days to traverse between Kapowairua and Te Paki Stream, or if you prefer a smaller excursion, you can choose to walk one, or several, of the track sections to suit your fitness level or area of interest. 

Either way, the experience will have you spell bound by the variety of beautiful and unique landforms, as well as the spectacular views of the cape region. 

The entire track is 48 km in length, and follows the coastline from Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) on the North Eastern Coast, past Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) and Cape Maria van Dieman, and finishes at Te Paki Stream on the West Coast. From there, you can continue along Te Oneroa a Tohe (Ninety Mile Beach) all the way to Ahipara. 

Track sections range from 45 minutes to several hours duration.

Walk the entire 6 km Pandora Track and you’ll find yourself on the beautiful sandy bay of Pandora in just 2 hours, or take a little more time and explore one of the recommended detours. Simply follow the old vehicle track through low manuka shrub, and after approximately 30 minutes take the sidetrack that leads from Cape Reinga Road to Kauri Bush.

Kauri Bush is a remnant of the kauri forest that once covered the Far North. This detour will take about 1 hour 30 minutes return.

Just another 1 km along the old vehicle track another sidetrack leads up to the Te Paki trig, which is the highest point in the area. Even before reaching the summit the views open out toward the beautiful bay of Kapowairua (Spirits Bay), and on a clear day, all the way out to North Cape.

Once back on the main track you will reach the junction called Darkies Ridge. From here you can either walk toward Pandora, or carry on all the way to Taputaputa Bay.

The Pou Trail consists of several pou (large posts) situated in specific areas along the road that heads toward Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga). Each pou is uniquely crafted to depict the rich natural and historical kaleidoscope of the Te Paki area. Every pou point marks a place of interest where you can stop and learn of the unique stories and natural beauty of the area.

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Te Paki intersection

Te Paki intersection is the first pou of Ara Pou on the journey north to Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga). At this point you are welcomed and introduced to the area. Stop here to learn about local Maori history, Te Paki Farm, the climate, flora and fauna, as well as the geology of the area. 

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Pae Totara

Pae Totara is a great place to pull over and enjoy a picnic with spectacular views over the native forest of the area. Here the carved panel unveils information about the Pae Totara Pa, a WW II radar station, Radar Bush, the effects of fire on bush regeneration, as well as Bartlett’s rata – one of the world’s rarest trees.

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Te Ketekete

Te Ketekete will enchant you with its spectacular views of the Te Werahi wetlands and the Te Paki dune system. Discover more here about the Te Paki sand dunes and Te Werahi wetlands, as well as the endangered katipo spider, and Maori mythology of the Te Ara Wairua (the spiritual pathway).

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Otangawhiti
(Sandy Bay)

Stop at Otangawhiti and take in the picturesque beauty of Sandy Bay. You might even catch a glimpse of whales scratching themselves on the rocks below. Find out why they do this on the pou’s carved panel, or learn about the old Pa site of Ngatongawhiti, situated to the south of the bay. 

Located at the northernmost tip of the North Island, on the narrow Te Hiku o Te Ika Peninsula, Te Paki Recreation Reserve is one of the most intact and diverse ecosystems in New Zealand. Once an island separated from the rest of New Zealand, Te Paki was isolated long enough that species of animals, flora and fauna evolved differently than their mainland relatives.

The vast landscape is shaped by the Far North’s distinctive climate and unusual geology. It comprises a diverse area of hill country, steep coastal cliffs, expansive wetlands that nurture many endemic and threatened plants and animal communities, as well as the ever-changing dune-lands.

Much of Te Paki Recreation Reserve is designated as reserve to enable the protection of its unique natural habitat, together with specific places of great cultural significance for Maori. Protected areas include the major wetlands at Te Ketekete and Kapo Wairua (Spirits Bay), as well as the Island sanctuaries of Motuopao near Cape Maria van Diemen, and Manawatawhi (Three Kings Islands).

The area provides easy access to idyllic campgrounds, great walking tracks and picnic areas, with features that include the extensive estuary, eelgrass, salt marsh and mangroves of Parengarenga Harbour, as well as the gleaming white sands of Kokota Spit. For the outdoor enthusiast, there are plenty of activity options available, from bird watching and tramping, to swimming, diving, fishing, and surfing.

Te Oneroa a Tohe (The long beach of Tohe) is an area of many contrasts. From the desert sands of the beachfront, to cliff faces drenched in wild surf, to the panoramic views of Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) and the rolling farmland of its interior landscape, Te Oneroa a Tohe is a wilderness of solitude and magnificence.

To fully experience the diversity of Te Oneroa a Tohe, we recommend the ‘Far North’ full-day safari tour of the Te Hiku o Te Ika Peninsula. From the comfort of a late-model, air-conditioned coach you are free to fully immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery, and enjoy lunch on one the most beautiful coastlines in New Zealand, where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean crash together far below the Te Rerenga Wairua lighthouse.

Located at the southern end of Te Oneroa a Tohe (90 Mile Beach), Ahipara is characterised by an extensive wild coastline, surrounded by coastal shrublands with diverse vegetation that include many special varieties of endemic plant and wild life. One of Ahipara’s more distinct areas, the historic gumfields, is a significant area for its association with the gum extraction industry of the early pioneers, and at their peak, supported thousands of workers.

The gumfields now remain a semi-wilderness area due to a combination of landform, gumland, soils, vegetation size and relative lack of development.

Ahipara offers a range of recreational opportunities that include swimming, boating, picnicking, surfing, and great fishing. When visiting, be sure to take a walk around the reef and along the foreshore, where the beauty of the rocky shore combined with long stretches of sandy beach will take your breath away. Or take the boat out and explore Ahipara’s impressive coastal scenic views and panoramic landscapes. Then drop a line and catch some fresh fish to take home for dinner. If you enjoy hunting, the forests, gumlands and shrublands of the Herekino and Ahipara hunting blocks offer opportunities to hunt pigs and goats.

Te Kohanga (Shipwreck Bay) is world renown for its surf break, and attracts thousands of both local and international surfers. Te Kohanga is the Maori name for the bay. It’s European name, Shipwreck Bay, comes from the sinking of the 59 tonne paddle steamer 'Favourite' on April Ist 1870. Today, at low tide the crankcase and the boiler are still evident.

Kaitaia is the gateway to the Far North and the last major town at the top of the North Island of New Zealand. Surrounded by beautiful beaches, scenic lakes, including the Sweetwater Lakes, and unique forest areas, Kaitaia is a popular destination for recreational water sport enthusiasts and trampers alike.

The Far North is renowned for its Maori and European history and archaeological evidence indicates the Far North was first settled by Polynesian Maori ancestors approximately 900 years ago. The hills overlooking Kaitaia contain many pa sites (fortified villages), where pre-European Maori families lived and worked. Evidence of storage pits that contained food crops, such as kumara, can still be seen today at various sites. The Kaitaia Walkway is a great way to explore many historic attractions that still remain from the kauri timber during early European settlement in the area.

Follow the track from Kaitaia, along Te Oneroa a Tohe (90 Mile Beach), all the way down to Ahipara and Te Kohanga (Shipwreck Bay), across mighty sand dunes, idyllic beaches, dramatic headlands and swamps filled with teaming birdlife, and explore some of the significant areas of historic and archaeological interest along the way. Or simply enjoy one of the many bush or kauri grove walks available and take in the fantastic views.

In fact walkers are spoilt for choice, with options that range from easy strolls through kauri groves and around lake shores, to longer, more challenging tramps through beautiful forest and along coastline where the views are spectacular. Other recreational opportunities include swimming, boating and picnicking. Due to the high conservation values of the region, you won’t be disappointed by the unique and multi-faced landscape of Kaitaia.

Every Saturday morning the Kaitaia Market kicks off nice and early. Local vendors come to sell fresh regional grown vegetables, specialty produce and locally made gourmet foods. Along with herbs, flowers, plant seedlings, meat, eggs, bread, cheese, gourmet produce, preserves, pickles, jams, honey, and baked goods, the Kaitaia Market is a great place to meet for an early breakfast and freshly brewed cup of coffee. Open every Sat 7am-12pm in the Warehouse Car park.

Once a busy whaling and trading town, the historic fishing village of Mangonui is now a collection of charming 150-year-old buildings that house cafés, art and craft shops and the famous fish and chips shop. Situated next to several popular beach resorts, Mangonui is a popular local attraction and offers a wide range of activities for the water enthusiast, including sailing, fishing and dive trips.

Stroll just the 3 km around Mangonui village and explore 18 carefully preserved heritage buildings. Or for longer walks, try the picturesque track to Mill Bay and the historical site of Rangikapiti Pa, an ancient Maori fort with commanding views.

To the west, you’ll find Coopers beach with its pohutukawa lined golden sands and waves so gentle the entire family can enjoy a swim. Sample the delicious ice cream cones at Cable Bay, renown for its pink-sanded beach, or travel to Taipa, and marvel at the incredible collection of seafaring relics at the whaling museum, and the array of unique vintage cars at the Vintage Museum.

For a diverse kiwi holiday enjoy beach after beach of beautiful white sand at Doubtless Bay that beckon all nature lovers to swim, snorkel, fish, sail or watch the Dolphins and the Orca out in the Bay. There is a wide range of accommodation is available throughout the area, although it does pay to book ahead in summer.

Piwhane (Sprits Bay) is a sacred place in Maori culture. The bay is also known as Kapowairua, which means to ‘catch the spirit’. Kapowairua was one of the original settlements for Ngati Kuri, the tangatawhenua (people of the land) for the area. The name is derived from Tohe, a Ngati Kuri Chief, who was lamenting the loss of his daughter Raninikuri taken by Ngati Whatua.

His words translate into English as ‘I can shelter from the wind, but I cannot shelter from the longing for my daughter. I shall venture as far as Hokianga, and beyond. Your task (should I die) shall be to grasp my spirit.’ Tohe is considered to be one of Muriwhenua’s most important ancestors, who named more than one hundred places along the western coast as he made his way south, before dying at Whangaiariki near Maunganui Bluff.

Piwhane (Spirits Bay) is an isolated bay at the end of the Te Hiku o Te Ika Peninsula, and is just 12 km in width with a stunning sweep of golden sand, multi-coloured shells, and pristine turquoise water. Beyond the sand dunes lays the characteristic windswept scrub of the Te Paki region, as well as the large marshlands that home a captivating array of native bird and plant life. Piwhane (Spirits Bay) is one of only two coastal bays that mark the tip of the North Island, and can be enjoyed on foot, thanks to a long walking path of 8.5 km that runs along side the bay.

The idyllic coastal sweep of Karikari beach entices both young and old into its glistening waters to play, swim and fish, or to simply relax in the sun on the bay’s beautiful white sand. For avid birdwatchers, or novices alike, the significant wetland area situated behind Karikari beach, to the northeast of Ranganu Harbour called the Waimango Swamp, support breeding populations of Australasian bittern, banded rail and the North Island fernbird. 

The Waimango Swamp and Karikari Bay encompass 220 ha of beach, dunes, semi-drained lagoons and large freshwater swamps. Karikari Beach is also home to the endangered New Zealand dotterel, Caspian terns, marsh crakes, a shag colony and the rare native freshwater fish the black mudfish. The wetlands are also feeding areas for several species of migratory shorebirds from the Arctic.

Within the Karikari Peninsula are many sites of historical significance that depict the life of pre-European Maori, as well as the early settlement industries of Europeans, such as whaling and gum-digging. The Karikari Peninsula was a favoured area for seasonal hunting and 

gathering activities by local Maori. The numerous midden located in the adjacent fore dunes, are evidence of heavy reliance on marine resources over an extended period of time. There are also three small pa sites on the headlands of the Karikari Peninsula reserve, which are of historical significance to the iwi (tribe) Ngati Kahu. 

At the western end of Karikari Beach, Puwheke is a prominent hill where the entire Karikari Peninsula comes into view, with Doubtless Bay to the southeast and Rangaunu Bay to the southwest. Shaped similarly to an octopus head, Puwheke (octopus) was a central point of navigation and historical vantage point for Maori.

Along the Te Werahi to Twilight beach track you will experience gorgeous peach-coloured 

sand dunes, unusual dune grasses, and views of Cape Maria Van Diemen and Motuopao Island. If your walk is a continuation of the Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway, you will find yourself traversing a vastly different landscape than that of the first section of your trip along the east coast. 

Just 40 minutes into the walk, you will pass the turnoff for a side trip to Cape Maria Van Diemen. Continue on the main trail unless you have the 1 hour and 30 minutes spare for 

the detour. After another 2 hours on the main track, you will arrive at the northern end of Twilight Beach.

Twilight Beach offers two suitable sites for self-sufficient camping. The smaller campsite is situated at the very northern end of the beach, among the rushes with a small stream for 

water (if not dried up). Follow the stream a short ways for a pool where you can collect water.

Should you wish to continue along the Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway, return to Te Werahi Gate, or loop back to Te Werahi Beach via the Te Werahi Gate / Twilight - Te Werahi track. 

This will take you along Te Werahi Beach for approximately one hour.

Doubtless Bay is a stunning natural haven that consists of 26 beaches and 70kms of 

coastline. The unspoilt coastline ensures an abundance of wildlife such as dolphins and orcas, with excellent fishing opportunities and many other water related activities. With tranquil white and golden sand, the many beaches are perfect for walking and hiking, or simply just relaxing in the sun.

Here, you can pamper yourself at a day spa or on a charter yacht, enjoy excellent golf courses and an interesting Heritage Trail and Vintage Museum. Throughout Doubtless Bay you’ll also find a great range of restaurants and bars, and among them, by reputation, New Zealand’s most famous fish and chip shop. 

The Doubtless Bay area ranges from Taupo Bay in the East, to the Karikari Peninsula in 

the West, and includes the settlements of Hihi, Coopers Beach, Cable Bay, Taipa and 

Whatuwhiwhi, as well as the regions main centre of Mangonui. Of particular historical 

significance, it is said that Kupe, the Maori discoverer of New Zealand, made his initial 

landfall at Taipa.

The North Cape was once an island formed by a marine volcano. Over time, sand deposited by ocean currents eventually formed a tombolo known now as the Waikuku Flat, which joined the island to the rest of the Te Hiku o Te Ika Peninsula to form the entire area of the North Cape Peninsula. 

Located at the northeastern tip of the Te Hiku o Te Ika Peninsula, the North Cape lies 30 km east of Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga). The name North Cape used to refer to the whole larger headland stretching about 5 km from Murimotu Island westwards to Kerr Point (Ngatuatata) and including the Surville Cliffs.

The wider North Cape, and specifically the Surville Cliffs, is the northernmost point of the North Island of New Zealand, situated approximately three km further north than Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga). The larger part of the area contains the North Cape Scientific Reserve. The purpose of the reserve is to protect the unique flora and fauna of the area, as well as the endemic species of wildlife located in the small area of the Surville Cliffs. 

If you’re planning a day at the beach or a day trip to another location, then we can provide 
a taste of some of the far north’s finest local food and wine, delivered to your door in a 

traditional Maori kete (woven flax bag). There is a range of different options to choose from 

depending on your tastes and needs. The Wharekapua Beach House guide provides

more detailed information about ordering a food and wine package.

A must while you are in the north. The Restaurant is situated in the Plaza North on Commerce street Kaitaia. The Beachcomber offers an extensive A la Carte menu, featuring fresh local seafood, venison, ostrich, vegetarian specialties and other delights as well as a deliciously 
different fresh salad bar. They offer lunch Monday to Friday from 11 am, and dinner Monday 
to Saturday from 5 pm. The Restaurant is fully licensed with a cozy cocktail bar.

Don’t miss the world-famous Mangonui Fish Shop during your visit. Located over the water 

in historic Mangonui Village, you can dine in or takeaway some of the best fish and chips in 

New Zealand. Soak up the festive atmosphere on the all-weather deck looking out over the picturesque Mangonui Harbour and Doubtless Bay. Your fish is cooked to order. Choose from a range of fresh seafood, including crayfish, fish and chips or smoked fish. All fish is caught locally. Mangonui Fish Shop is open 7 days a week from 10.00am to 8.00pm.

Northland’s many vineyards can be located anywhere from the Bay of Islands, Kaitaia, 

Doubtless Bay, right through to Whangarei.  The north’s warmer climate is ideal for grape growing, and the region’s vintners consistently produce a wide aray of medal-winning wines because of it. The variety of wines produced range from tropical chardonnay’s, fruity pinot gris, spicy shiraz, to peppery pinotage and vibrant cabernets. Read more.

These exciting new wines truly characterise the Northland region with ripe fruit characters, warm, soft, fruity and spicy wines. Visit a local vineyard for tastings and cellar door sales, or stop and enjoy a meal in one of the vineyard restaurants that offer coastal or rural views with a Mediterranean ambience and a distinctive Northland flavour. 

We’ve selected a few of our favourite vineyards for you to experience while staying with us.

Karikari Estate

Nestled on Northland’s stunning peninsula, the Karikari Estate vineyard is New Zealand’s northernmost vineyard and overlooks the rolling coastal land of Carrington Farms, all the way up to the very top of the North Island. 

The Karikari Estate is planted out in Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot and Pinotage grape varieties, and the unique mix of climate and soils of the Karikari Peninsula culminate to produce full bodied and distinctive wines. 

With the Karikari Estate Cafe open each weekend from 11am daily, combining a fantastic 

selection of great food and superb wines for lunch as well as wine tasting, Karikari Estate is 

at once a wine-lover or leisure seekers paradise.  

Lunch finishes at 3pm and wine tasting and coffee at 4pm.

www.karikariestate.co.nz

Waitapu Estate Vineyard

Founded in 2000 by the current owners Eric and Sandra Shackleton and their three sons, 

the Waitapu Estate has developed into a truly stunning family run boutique vineyard in just 

thirteen years.

Waitapu comes from the Maori language and means ‘Sacred Water’. The Shackleton family have always taken their guardianship of the property very seriously, planting over 30,000 

native trees, many raised from seed on the property since the purchase in 1999. 

The bio-diversity of the vineyard is a very important aspect of Waitapu Estate, which has 

become home to many New Zealand birds.

At the Waitapu Estate Vineyard you’ll enjoy good food and wines, gracious hosting, and the kind of stylish surroundings that make this Estate a truly stunning venue to experience local food and wine, all beautifully back-dropped by the breathtaking views of the Tasman Sea.

www.waitapuestate.co.nz

Okahu Estate

In a land of ancient forests, people and legends, with beaches that stretch beyond the

imagination and sunsets too beautiful for words, the Okahu Estate is a unique and challenging location for winemaking. The result is a layering of complexity in the Okahu wines that reflect the tiers of soil, sandstone, ancient kauri forest and clay in which the grapes grow. The prizes include gold medals for their Chardonnay and Shiraz (now called Syrah).

The Knight family have been coaxing the very best from these ‘Kauri Sands’ ever since 1984, creating the consistent quality of award-winning wines with inner strength and enduring spirit, from their vineyard situated 3.5 km from Kaitaia on the road to Ahipara, at the southern end of Te Oneroa a Tohe (Ninety Mile Beach). 

www.okahuestate.co.nz

Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) via Te Oneroa a Tohe (90 Mile beach) adventure. Departing daily from Kaitaia, Ahipara and Mangonui areas. Tour activities and lunch included in the tour package price. Te Rerenga Wairua is a sacred site for Maori people. It is only there that the
souls of the departed undertake their final journey to Hawaiiki-A-Nui, the land of their ancestors. 

Join us on our Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) tour and experience one of the Far North region’s most iconic landmarks with its serene beauty and natural marvel.

We offer comprehensive, daily tours to NZ iconic Cape Reinga in comfortable, air-conditioned modern vehicles (year 2008 and newer) from Kaitaia and surrounding areas. Our experienced drivers provide a knowledgeable commentary on local culture and places of interest.

Our tours follow Te Oneroa a Tohe (90 Mile beach) with several stops for photo opportunities, then take you to the Te Paki giant sand dunes for sand boarding. After lunch, we head north to Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga). On the way back, we stop at the historical Gumdiggers park, then return to the Kaitaia area.

www.capereingatours.co.nz

A once in a lifetime chance to experience the exhilarating thrill of riding your own quad bike through one of New Zealand’s most untouched wilderness areas on the southern end of 

Te Oneroa a Tohe (90 Mile beach) and in the Tauroa Point sand dunes. 

A once in a lifetime chance to tour in an area that Maori and Dalmation settlers toiled side by side to extract the Kauri gum resin left in the earth from Ancient forests approx 36,000 

to 45,000 years ago.

Enjoy panoramic sea views, ride huge sand dunes see native bird life, and view cultural and historic sites. Full training will be given and an experienced local guide will accompany you to ensure your safety. Our motto is “Riden the Rest Ride the Best” most of our clients come back saying that was the best experience they’ve had in New Zealand. Sand tabbogans available if you wish to ride the wild Dune slide.

Call 09 409 4875

Northern Horse Treks offers exciting 1 Hour Horse Treks along Te Oneroa a Tohe (90 Mile beach). We start at the 90 Mile Beach Holiday Park and venture out through forests, sand dunes and up the beautiful coastline. We cater for all riding experience, riders of all ages and can customise your ride to your requirements. Private half day trips are also available. 
For an experience that you will never forget call 021 142 1660.

Learn to Surf in beautiful Ahipara, where you will find consistent surf all year round and is home to the legendary Shipwreck Bay. Or join our Multi Day All Inclusive Surf Camps and 

we will bring you everyday to the best surf spots. Ahipara is the gateway to a sandy surf 

saturated coastline that curves its way up the Far North’s west coast toward Cape Reinga, 

offering access to pristine white-sand beaches and uncrowded surf locations. 

The Ultimate 90 Mile Beach – 2 hour Learn to Surf Experience:

Book your lesson in a group or private. Learn the basics of Surfing; surfboard knowledge, correct positioning on a surfboard, paddling into waves, stand up techniques, riding the white waves, and surf safety.

Lessons run daily from our beachfront Surf Camp in Ahipara and cater to the absolute 

beginners, through to Intermediate level surfers. Our Surf Instructors hold International 

Surfing Association qualifications and are Surf Lifesaving certified.

Call 09 945 7276

Te Whare Whiri Toi Arts Gallery is located within Roma Marae grounds in Ahipara. Exhibitions are held regularly with exhibits from established and emerging artists. The gallery is used to showcase the creations and art by community artists. Te Whare Whiri Toi is a weaving group based in Ahipara, the seaside community in the Far North of New Zealand.

Weavers and artist from all over the North meet to weave their creations, share talent and gather together. We run workshops which are Marae based and mainly include weaving, 

painting and pottery.

The aims of the Gallery is to provide a vehicle for spiritual, physical, economic development and sustainability, encouraging self determination through networks the arts and health.

The art is displayed and sold through the gallery and workshops are located on the Marae.

Call 09 409 4846

Explore the arts and crafts stores and stalls in Kaitaia for a range of art prints, pottery, 

jewellery, paintings, art supplies and Maori arts and crafts. Discover a range of clever kiwi arts and creations with our distinctive Kiwiana style. Find that perfect gift or supplies for your own craft projects in Kaitaia.

Weavers and artist from all over the North meet to weave their creations, share talent and gather together. We run workshops which are Marae based and mainly include weaving, 

painting and pottery.

The aims of the Gallery is to provide a vehicle for spiritual, physical, economic development and sustainability, encouraging self determination through networks the arts and health.

The art is displayed and sold through the gallery and workshops are located on the Marae.

Call 09 409 4846

The Wagener/Subritzky Homestead (1860) is recognised as on of the more significant historic homes in the north. It reeks of historic charm and shouldn’t be missed. Restored in the 1960’s the home has not lost any of its “old” charm and one can still imagine it as the headquarters of a huge estate that stretched from Awanui (just north of Kaitaia) through to Cape Reinga. 

Regular tours of the homestead are available during the summer season.

www.subritzky.homestead.com

This is a unique, comprehensive collection of vintage cars, tractors, stationery engines, 

historical artefacts and much more. Visit what most would call one of Northlands hidden 

treasures, Matthews Vintage Collection offers a fantastic stop in on your Northland adventure. This is not just your typical museum. www.matthewsvintage.com